Psalms 126

1 [A Song of Ascents.] When YHWH brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "YHWH has done great things for them."

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; then said they among the nations: 'The LORD hath done great things with these.'

3 YHWH has done great things for us, and we are glad.

The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

4 Restore our fortunes again, YHWH, like the streams in the Negev.

Turn our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the dry land.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.

Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.